Cancer retains a central place in fatality rates among the wide variety of diseases known
world over, and the conventional synthetic medicaments, albeit used until now, produce …

Growing scientific literature data suggest that the intake of natural bioactive compounds
plays a critical role in preventing or reducing the occurrence of human chronic non …

In Mediterranean cuisine and culture, olive oil and olive fruits play a significant role. Many
people believe that those who consume olive oil and its fruit live longer and have a …

The Mediterranean diet (MD) is a combination of foods mainly rich in antioxidants and anti-
inflammatory nutrients that have been shown to have many health-enhancing effects. Extra …

Iridoids, which have beneficial health properties, include a wide group of cyclopentane [c]
pyran monoterpenoids present in plants and insects. The cleavage of the cyclopentane ring …

Chalcones are precursors of flavonoid biosynthesis in plants. Both flavonoids and chalcones
are intensively investigated because of a large spectrum of their biological activities. Among …

Cancer cells exhibit enhanced proliferation rate and a resistance to apoptosis.
Epidemiological studies suggest that olive oil intake is associated with a reduced risk of …

Olive pomace is a waste produced by the olive oil industry in massive quantities each year.
Disposal of olive pomace is difficult due to high concentrations of phenolic compounds …

Current chemotherapy drugs for pancreatic cancer only offer an increase in survival of up to
six months. Additionally, they are highly toxic to normal tissues, drastically affecting the …

One of the main features of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and
Parkinson's disease is the amyloidogenic behavior of disease-specific proteins including …